Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems |
The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle independently stopped on a train track. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe, steering control arm, and tie rod failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.